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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-12-09
Breaking the Conferree System

The Republicans of the Gath Con-
eressional district this State, compos-
ed of the counties of Washington,
Greene, and Fayette and part of Al
legheny County, have already moved
in the matter of breaking away from
the old system of making nominations
Each county has appointed its COM
mittee of three to meet with the 9TH
ers and decide upon the change to be
made. The meeting of these oom-
mittees will be held in Pittsburg on
to-day, Dec. 9. Their action will be
noticed very carefully by the Re
publicans of this and other districts
which are also moving in the matter
but have not got as far along as the
oath district has.
The Pittsburg Press, in abiding
to the action of the Republicans OF
the Oath district, makes the following
pertinent remarks relative to the
same and its application to other dis
tricts:
"The call for the meeting of this
committee recalls the fact that the
last Republican state convention rec.
commended the abolition of the old
"conferee system" This is an aus
picious time to inaugurate a new
method of making nominations where
two or more counties constitute dis
tict. The last Legislature passed
new apportioDment bills which chang.
ed the lines of nearly every district
in which the conferee sytem has been
in vogue. There could be no better
time then to alter the manner of &C.
lecting candidates. The iniquities
unfairness and corruption incident to
the conferee system have been dealt,
on for years past by the Press. II
has led to the defeat of many good
men, and to fierce party strife and di
vision in different districts. The peo'
ple demand it's abolition. This con
ference committee should lead the
way in Pennsylvania. Let it declare
that the people shall make all nomi
nations directly in the new Twenty
fourth district; then the people vii
see that the nominees are elected
Other districts are discussing the rec
omm endation of the state convention
The Twenty fourth should set them
good example,"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-12-09

The Supreme Court OF the United
States has passed upon and sustained
the right and power Off State TO
pass Prohibition laws.
The cases before the Court were
three. taken up from the State Of Kan
sas, the principles involved in each
being the same as those involved in
and urged against the proposed Pro-
hibitory Amendment to the Constitu.
tion Of Pennsylvania. The Supreme
Court sfirms the power Of the State
TO pass such law and answers all
the objections made against it. AS
to the argument often made that such
law would deprive persons Of their
property without compensation, the
Court answers that according to reas-
on and common sense. 1t declares
that 1t is not depriving man Of bis
property; that 1t does not take bis
property but simply abstes nuisance
and that tho owners are only probib.
tied from using II far specific pur-
pose Uhtch is tnjurious TO The com.
munity. The following is the Ian.
guage Of the Court on this point, the
most important point urged against
the right Of prohibition. The Court
says:
with reference TO the assertion
that the prohibition OF the mannfac.
ture and sale ofIiquor deprivss liquor
dealers Of their property without due
process Of law, the Court say that ali
property under our form of Govern.
ment is subject to The obligation that
II shall not be used 30 as 10 injurious
ly affect the rights Of the community
and thereby become q nuisance. The
State Of Kansas had right to prohib.
II the liquor traffic. II did not there.
by take away the property Of the
brewers. IL simply abated nui.
ssnce. The property is not taken
away from its owners; they are only
prohibited from using it for d specific
purpose which the Legislature declsr-
ed 10 be injurious 10 the community"
All the other objections made TO the
passage OF a prohibitory law are an.
swered In this decision. The Court
declares that no just rights Of any
one are iafringed upon by the pass-
age OF such laws. That the rights
and well being OF q community are
superior to the rights and interests Of
any one citizen or class Of citizens.
That 1t ID for the Legislative power
Of State to say what 10 injurious to
It's people. And that when 1t says
the manufacture and sale OF liquors
as drink are Injurious to It's people
generally that such q law 10 coDstitu.
tionsl and right.
This decision on the cascs from
Kansas will settle the question in all
other States as to their power and
right TO pass prohibition laws, leaving
only for the people TO sustain them
by their votes when the time comes
TO place them in their State Constitu.
tIons.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-12-09
BUTLER MARKETS.

The following are the selling prices Of mer
chants of this place:
Apples, per bushe1, 40 to so
Butter, per pound, 25 to 2s cts.
Beans, per qt. to 10cts.
Cabbage, new, to 10 cts.
Candles, mold IA to 10. cts.
Carbon oil, 10 to Is cts.
Cheese, II to Is cts per ID.
Crackers, to 10 cts. per lh.
Chickens, per pair, 40 TO so. cts.
Coffee, Rio, % cts.
Coffee, Java, 80 etc.
Coff Roasted, % to 30 cts.
Coffee, ground, 20 to 26 cts.
Eggs, % cts.
Fish, mackerel, 10 to Is cts.
Flour, per barrel $3.50 to Sc.
| Flour, per sack, S1.15 to $1.50..
| Feed, chop, per 100 pounds, 81 10.
Feed, bran, per 100 lbs. 81.
Grain, wheat per bushel, 80.
Grain, oats per bushel 80 to 35cts
Gram, corn per bushel 90 cts.
Lard, 10 cts.
| Hams, l5c Is.
Honey 20 cts.
Hay, SO.
Shoulders, 10 cts,
| Bacon, l3 cts.
Dried beef, Is to %.
| Corn meal, per pound, z Gus.
| Potatoes, new, 80 cts Bushel.
| Rice. to 10 cts.
Sugar, hard, s cts.
sugar coffee, cts.
Sugar, raw, 81 cts.
Soap, to 10 cts.
Salt, per barrel, S1.25,
Tea, Hyson, Gunpowder, ETC., so cts. to so
Tea, Japan. etc., 80 to 60 cts.
Tea, Breakfast, 40 to S0 cts.
| Tallow, 8 cts.
Buck Flour, 3 cts. per pound.
| Turnips, 40 cts. per bu.
Sweet Potatoes, 40 cts. per bu.
Cranberries, 10 cts. per pix.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-12-09

Lors of Presidents have been de-
Ibstcd for o second term, Mr.. Cleve.
land. John Adams was defeated for
Se-election by Jefferson In 1900; John
Quincy Adams was defeated tor reel.
ection by Jackson in 1924; Martin
vsn Buren, was defeated for re.clec.
tiop BY Harrison in ls4o and again
b Taylor In ls4s. and Millasd FIJI.
more wss delsstsd for second term
IN 1856. Tyler, Polt, Fillmore, aud
Pesrce were candidates for rsnomiDs.
tion Ut the close Of their terms, but
wers not nominated. President
Clsvelsnd has discoursgiug history
- face end everyone knows history
sspeats itself.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-12-09
Scenes In The House.

WAsHIsGroN, Dec. 5.-Long be-
fore the hour Of noon the galleries OF
the House were crowded to the ut
most capacity with spectators drawn
together TO witness the opening scenes
OF new Congress-
The ladies were 10 the majority and
their gay costumes lent an air Of ami
nation to the chamber. On the floor
members congregated and exchanged
greetings and congratulations. There
were very few floral decorations upon
the desks of members.
At noon the Clerk OF the House
called tho body TO order and was
about to call the roll when crank in
the gallery started Salvation army
hymn, which he sang Justify till
elected by doorkeeper, which was
not until several minutes elapsed, az
the crowd impeded the official in hia
attempts To reach the musician.
The Clerk then proceeded with the
roll call amid good deal OF confusion
caused by gentlemen renewing old
acqnaintances or forming new ones
amid much talk and laughter
The crank who had interrupted the
proceedings by singing in the gallery
was seen shortly after he had been
elected, aud asked, "Who arc you 2"
"Patrick Dngan," was the reply.
"Why did you do it 7"
"To praise God. There was no
prayer by the Chaplain, aud such as-
semblages should not be opened with
out praise To the Kedeemer Oh, Pm
used to this sort OF treatment have
been coming down along the Atlantic
coast and being clubbed by the police
ut nearly every place. AT Boston
they tried 10 brain me and break out
my ribs. / fave brother who
wears II robe in tho Roman Church.
and | wouldn't trade places with
him
The mau il weak minded and was
taken TO the station house,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-12-09
Mr. Peter Oesterlino is engage,

Mr.. Peter Oesterling is engaged
II opening a coal bank on his newly
purchased farm some two miles east
of town. The quality of coal is Sec
ond to none in the country, and in
thickness is 3ft. I inches. The con-
sumers in his neighborhood will do
well to give him call as he is likely
to set up the fish, of which he las a
fine large pond of the noted carp. 1t
is amusing to listen to some OF the
fish stories Peter tells
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-12-09
A Wealthy County.

A citizen of Allegheny who lately
made trip through part of this coun-
ty, expatiates in print as follows:
notice in the papers from time to
time q great deal about Alabama
iron-ore mines. West Virginia coal
lands, Kansas City and Paducah
town-lot booms, and it does seem
strange to me, that people will invest
30 much money in these far-away
places when within fifty miles Of
Pittsburgh there are as yet undeyel-
oped thousands Of acres of tbs richest
lands in U. S. Some time since /
boarded train for old Harmony.
From here / travelled north into the
backwoods OF the county. | spent
over two weeks exploring along the
waters OF Slipperyrock creek and on
Yellow creek. The natural scenery
on SIipperyrock is lhe grandest 1
have found any where, especially at
Muddycreek Falls. A valuable vein
of limestone twenty feet in thickness
crops out boldly along this creek.
Higher above the limestone is thick
vein of iron ore. The water-power ii
utilized of Slipperyrock would run
the machinery Of city. Travelling
east of SIipperyrock to the headquar.
ters of Yellow creek, found al i'm
mense coal field. AS you go up the
creek the vein gets thicker. The vein
in many places along the creek is
washed bare and runs from four to
six feet in thickness. Many farmers
drive their teams close To the hill.
side and dig out their winters supply
OF coal OF the best quality. Still
higher above the six foot, or lower.
is three loot vein, and still higher
up is a four-foot vein, which the
farmers call black coal. At the head
waters Of Yellow creek up TO the sum-
NIT at Portersgille there are thous.
ands Of acres Of this valuable coal
but ~ yet undeveloped.
This high country being tree from
frost,is we'll adapted t. fruit-growing
/ saw the most thrifty apple and
peach orchards you can end in the
State. saw hundreds OF bushels Of
apples rotting under the trees for
want Of cheap shipping facilities.
Then, too, many intelligent. wcll.do-
farmers ia western Butler county own
large farms and have become rich at
sheep raising. / also found some
mossbacks who have never seen the
electric light or q locomotive.
On my return home ! came by way
Of Butler. / visited the new Ere nc b
plate works, said TO be the largest in
the world. Naturalga has made Butler
boom. Six hundred new houses
have been built there the past summer
Taking into consideration the oil. ma
tural gas. iron ore, limestone, fire. clay
and the coal belt, there ia not richer
county 10 minerals in the United
States than Butler. What Butler
county needs IL more railr~ ads to car
ry out the immense treasures. to
the market. A branch railroad built
from Harmony by way Of Yellow
creek, would penetrate the great coal
belt. a branch railroad built from
Butler westward thirty miles to New
Castle would also tap the Yellow
creek coal belt. ! may not live TO
see 1t, but the time IL coming when q
hundred acre coal farm In Butler
county will prove bonanza to its
owner, r.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-12-09
OIL Ne Ws.

Oil opened at 764 on this, Wednes
day morning, and closed at 76a.
The Snee well, the best in the
Saxonburg field. Ia doing per hour
u barrels; the battcufelder, bbls
The Grandmother, ;,
Levcns, >,
Several new wells are expected in
this week or next. Among these
are, Bolnrd Il Co No. 8; Hays and
Alexander, on Severance farm, Nc
Bride No 2. on Lonitz farm, and Ex,
tension Oil Co., on Battcnfelder
farm.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-12-09

HoN. JAMES G. BLAINE was pres
ent In Paris and witnessed the cleo.
tiop Of French President On Satur.
day last. On seeing the mode 10
which 1t was done, by the votes of
their Chamber Of Deputies. which Ia
equivalent to our Congress. he nust
have thought how easy way II was
compared TO bis own country, where a
candidate has TO 90 before all the vo.
ters, once at least. and probably
twice 10 Blaine's case. Still, our
system " better greatly than that
Of France, or any other Nation.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-12-09
More Fire Clay.

More good fire clay veins are bsing
discovered 10 Butter County. The
latest one is near Sudbury, this Go.
1t ia being opened by Mr.. Templeton
Of GreenvilIe, Pa. The vein is on the
farm Of Mr.. Andrew Thompson, ad.
joining Sunbury. and is said TO be
seven feet in thickness.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-12-09
rheumatism

We doubt If there is. or can be, a specific
remedy for rheumatism but thousands who
have suffered It's pains have been greatly ben
Gifted by Hoods barsaparilla. If you have
failed 10 fDd relief. Try this great remedy.
81 was afflicted with rheumatism twenty
years. Previous to 1913 found no relief, but
grew worse, and III one time was almost help.
less. Hoods Sarsaparila did me more good
than all the other medicine ! ever had"
II. 7. BALLOON, Shirley Village, Mass.
81 had rheumatism three years, aud got no
relief till took Hoods 3arsnpafilla. IL has
done great things for me. recommend u to
others" LEWIS BURBANK, Biddcford, Nc.
Hoods Bareaparlla Ii characterized by
three pecullarities lst, the continuation Of
remedial agents; 2d, the 1,r0portioni 5d, tho
process of securing the active medicinal
qualities. The result Is a medicine OF unusual
strength, cffecting cures hitherto unknown.
Send for book containing additional evidence.
"Hood's sarsaparllla tones up my system,
purliies my blood, hharpeus my APPETITE, hlh
seems % make Tue over" j, J.. THOMPSON,
Register Of Deeds, Lowell, Mass.
"Hood's sarsaparilla beats al others and
is worth lts weight III gold" ]. BAHGiaoToa,
iao Bank strect, New York City.
Hoods Sar9aparlIIa
Bold by nll druggists. 81 six tor %. Madc
only by q. ]. HOOD e. CO., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses Ono Dollar
- lac. i.. NJ
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-12-09
A "Dark Horse" Saves France.

crisis In her Government that was
looked upon by sll the world with in
terest if not with dread. This inter-
est and dread came from the feet that
her President had been forced to re-
sign his place and q new one was to
be chosen. The manner of choosing
is not like unto that in the U. 3.
While France is called q Republic,
and is such in many features OF her
present government, yet the people
do not elect their President. This is
done by her Legislative assemblies,
or what we call Congress. This body
is composed of over 800 members and
elects President for the term of sew
en- years. But when the Legislative
body refuses to approve the course OF
the President, or to vote him the
money necessary to carry on the gov
ernment, then the practice, if not the
necessity, is for him to resign. This
the late President, Grevy, one OF the
best public men Of France, was COM
pelled last week to do. His otense
was in having . son-in-law who used
the name of the President and the seal
of government in corrupt transactions
Strange enough the name of this SON.
in-law ia Daniel Wilson. Just how the
President came to have a son-in-law
of the English name Wilson has not
vet appeared. But from his acts the
French President was forced "to step
down and out" Then the question
of his successor arose. The different
parties, Right" and LEFT" Of the
Legislature, Monarchists and Repub-
licans, had all assumed 30 violent .
position that riot and tumult, if not
another revolution was threatened.
It was clear that unless man accept
able to all factions should be chosen
there would be trouble ahead. A
long contest ended in securing such a
man, Carnot, who was elected last
Saturday over all others. He be-
longs to what are called the Republi-
cans, but is known for his prudence,
moderation, fairness and honesty.
He came in as what we would call in
this country the dark horse," and
was nominated something after the
fashion our dark horses" are nomi-
mated in our State and National Con-
ventions. And in fact the election
of President in France resembles
somewhat the nomination here of our
candidates for President, in our Ma
tional Conventions, where OZARK
horses" frequently arise. In France,
it shows that there are some sensible,
level headed men there at present,
who had the wisdom and courage to
ward on and defeat the aims of extrem-
lists. Carnot's selection satisfies all.
It is hailed by the people, the press,
and in Europe, as q happy deliver
snce from an impending revolt among
the lower classes Of the French peo.
pie, who were determined no one OF
monsrchistic views should come to the
Presidency. And thus France ia
saved from tumult at present. Bat
how long quiet and order may con.
tinue there, no one knows.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-12-09

THE Presidents tariff policy, says
tho Piitsbnrg Dispatch, seems TO be
il brief that . "vicious. inequitable
snd illogical"tsriH should not be too
vicious, iDequitable and illogical, but
Just vicious, inequitabIe and illogical
enough.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-12-09

Mr.. w. N. Harley Of the Capt.
til University, Columbus, Ohio.
sends Us . copy Of the Spectator. I"
. monthly published there In the In
tereet of tho University and for which
he has our thanks.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-12-09
.The Cbildren's Aid Society wi

The Cbildren's Aid Society will
meet In the United Presbyterian
Church Friday Dec. 8 at 230 r. N.
A full attendance Of members is re-
questsd, ss the yearly reports will be
given and yearly election Of officers
will be held The public is cordially
invited TO bs present.
SEc'Y.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-12-09
M MARRIBD.
Marriage Notices Published Free.

D-POWELL-Tuesdsy, Dec. e,
1887, at the Court House, by Rev. S. FL.
Nesbit, Mr. Charles Crawford of Nenango
county, and Miss Arabella Powell of Mid
die Lancas ter, Butler County, Pa
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-12-09

The effort to obtain gas ut Green.
vile have becn abandoned Msssrs.
3 hackney a. Hunt, OF this place, drill.
ed 5000 feet 10 the effort aud then
had 70 give 1t up.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-12-09

BOLTON-On Saturday, Nov. ..26, 1887, Mrs
Nancy Bolton, wife of Mr. Samuel Bolton
of Prospect.
HAZLETT-On Saturday, Dec. 8, 1887, Mrs
- Hazlett, wife of Mr.. Leslie Hazlett Of
Forward twp.
MCKEEVER AT his home in Oakland twp
this county, Dec 8. 1887, Mr. Matthew Nc
Keever, aged about years
STEVENSON-Ath his home in Plaingrove,
Tuesday, Nov 80, 1887, Robert Stevenson,
Esq
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-12-09
DFATHS

Announcements of deaths published free. 6ut
all communicated obituaries ac,H be charged
for at the rate of onc-half cent for each
acord, money to accompany the order.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-12-09

"A "Snrprise Party" and Other
communications will be seen on the
fourth page OF this paper.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-12-09
WANTED.

Canvassers IN every ward and township ~
Western Ptnnayivania 20 sell Corporal y
Kiegghrd. HIS fard. the beet aud faetest sell
Ing book out good pny from the start booka
ready Call every "Wednesday aud Saturday
from 2 10 q PIN. or address james Is. Wilson
- Iwen ty 'hrst bt. llitsbuiR la,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-12-09
Notice.

The Annual Meeting Of the Worth Mutual
Fire Insurance Co. 10 elect officers for the en-
suing year. will he held In U. r. Church at
West liberty the "a Tuesday OF Jan, 1888, belnt
the 10th day OF the month.
W. T.. TAYLOR. Sec.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-12-09
InSOlXani Notice.

Notice is hereby given that will max nppli-
cation TO the Court Of Common Plehs or Butler
Co. Pp on the flrst Monday of March Term.
1894, for my fina! discharge under the inb0iyent
laws, of the State OF Pcnnsylvana the Court
having nxcd said date Ior "A nnal hearing OF tho
case j. a. SIEWHHI,
Dec D. ~. 81. p'd
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-12-09
Notice..

The regular Annual meeting Of the Farmers
and Breedctn Liys stock Insurance Aas0cia-
tion of the q, Il. A. VIII be heid at their Office
day, Jan a. 1894 AT 10 o'clock a m. i0r the pur-
pOs,, OF electing Board OF Directors 10 serve
Tor the ensuing year
A. ID. WEIR. Pres
JOHN u. ByERs, See.
Butler, Dec. 8, 1891
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-12-09
Notice.

The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Com.
pany OF Hannahstown and vicinity VIII hold
their general meeting at the house or l.. A.
Krauslcs heirs ia IIuanahS town. Butler CO.. Pa,
on Saturday. the i4th day Of January. a. D..
1898. ut one O'Clock Pm. All inelnbers are inyf-
ed 10 attend. ID. WALLET, PrcHt.
HENRY IiEcE, Scc'y. i29.u.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-12-09

IRA McJuEkiN.
Attorney at Law, once at No IT. East Jeiier.
son b., Butler, Ia.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-12-09
NEWToS BLACK

Airy at Lnw-olfce on South eide of Diamond.
Butler, Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1887-12-09

Advertise in lbe CITrzfE.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-05-01
WOMEN VOTIyG In KANSAS
ARE TREATED DEFRRENTIALLY
By The MEN.
The N re Casting of n Ballot Does
Not Detract From the Mod
esty OF the Sex.
IooRREsroxpENoE OF rHE APrHAL.l

New YORK, April 29.-The Wom-
dn'sJoHradi has received many letters
from friends Of woman suffrage who
are indignant at the misrepresenta-
ti0ns So freely circulated concerning
the voting Of Kansas women. These
reports are almost entirely confined,
so far as Kansas papers are concerned,
to the organs of the liquor interest;
but papers in other States, whose ed
itors are opposed to woman suffrage,
copy them without scruple. 1t is not
worth while for the advocates of the
reform to vex their hearts about
them. la the end, as Mrs. Laura
M. Johns says, all will simmer
down to the two facts that the
women did vote, and that their
votes represented an earnest desire
to better city government" The
statements to the contrary come from
an element that every good woman
must be glad to find arrayed against
her rather than on her side. Mean
while, we can we'll afford to possess
our souls in patience: ut is not
good to be angry, even with those
who may seem with malicious in .ent
to assail our most cherished beliefs.
A few burning weeds may produce
smoke enough to hide the stars, but
the stars are shining all the same. 1t
is not wise to vex and weary our
selves by angry deuunciations of the
smoke, which will soon pass off with
out our labor" A. S. b.